Biography
Who is Bruce Davison?
Early life
Bruce Davison was born on June 28, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His parents experienced a divorce when he was three years old, after which his mother raised him while he spent weekends with his father.
He completed his high school education at Marple Newtown Senior High School, graduating in 1964. He then enrolled at Pennsylvania State University as an art major before discovering an interest in acting by accompanying a friend to an audition. He later attended the acting program at New York University, completing his studies there in 1969.
Career highlights
Bruce made his Broadway debut in the production Tiger at the Gates in 1968. He subsequently appeared in Last Summer in 1969 and took on the title role in the horror film Willard in 1971. His work on stage also included performances in The Elephant Man and The Glass Menagerie.
In 1989, he starred in Longtime Companion, a role that earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and a Golden Globe Award. His extensive television and film credits also feature roles in Harry and the Hendersons, Short Cuts, The Crucible, and the X-Men film franchise as Senator Robert Kelly.
Personal life
Bruce has been married three times and has two children. He married actress Jess Walton in May 1972, though the marriage was annulled in March 1973. He later married actress Lisa Pelikan in July 1986, and they share a son before their divorce in April 2006.
He married Michele Correy on April 30, 2006, and they have a daughter together. The family makes their home in Woodland Hills, California. Alongside his acting work, he has served as a spokesperson for various organizations focused on AIDS awareness and support.
Birthday and age
Bruce Davison was born on June 28, 1946, which makes Bruce 80 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Bruce shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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